DE60030868T2 - AIR CLEANER - Google Patents

Abstract

An air cleaning device (A) includes a bulb-shaped casing (1) provided at one end with a base (4) and at the other end with an outlet (3e, 3a), in which an AC/DC converter (11) for converting an alternating current from the base (4) into a direct current, a boosting transformer (12) for boosting the direct current, and a negative ion generator or ozone generator (21 or 21A) connected to the boosting transformer (12) are accommodated. Application of high voltage from the boosting transformer (12) to the negative ion generator or ozone generator (21 or 21A) induces electrical discharge to generate negative ions alone or both negative ions and ozone and release the negative ions alone or both the negative ions and the ozone from the outlet (3e, 3a). The device can be disposed on the floor, suspended from above, hung on the wall or set in position at an optional location, using as its power source electric power from a socket (41A, 41B) for a reading lamp, a socket (62) built in the ceiling, or an electrical receptacle mounted in a wall, so that negative ions alone or both negative ions and ozone can be released in an optional direction. <IMAGE>

Description

Area of Expertise:

These The invention relates to an air cleaning device containing both negative ions, their effect comparable to a relaxing walk in the woods is, as well as ozone with bactericidal and deodorizing effect generated and diffused, and which is provided with lighting.

Technical background:

The Use of conventional Air purifiers done by insertion a plug attached to a power cord in an electrical Socket and putting it up in a house or automobile.

There conventional Air purifiers as mentioned above have to be set up, is it impossible only negative ions or both negative ions and ozone in one Free or diffuse space or room from above moreover, the site is restricted to a certain extent.

US 5847514 describes a device for generating negative ions, which may be accommodated in a piston-shaped housing with a conventional screw connection.

These Invention has been made to overcome the aforementioned problem. An object of the invention is to provide an air cleaning device, which can be used in any way by attaching a Section (feed section) attached to a female section (feeding section) without the site being restricted.

Disclosure of the invention:

One Air cleaner according to the invention comprises the features specified in claim 1.

at each of the air purifiers can the AC-DC converter and the auxiliary transformer be integrally formed; the opposite End of the case can be provided with lighting; and the feeding section may be one Base, which are fixed in a socket and released from it again can, or a base with a pair of pins, which from the edge protrude in opposite directions, or a plug with a Pair of blades or pins, which in an electrical outlet introduced and can be pulled out of it again.

There the housing of the air purifier like an electric light bulb is shaped and at one end of the feed section or to be fastened Section has and at the other end the output, can be electric power from a version for a lighting device, a built in the ceiling or the roof or a socket electrical outlet for a reading lamp used as an energy source for the air cleaning device become. Thus, the air cleaning device can be placed on the ground, hanging from above, hanging on the wall or be placed at any location, so only negative ones Ions or both negative ions and ozone in any one Direction can be released and to achieve that with a relaxing forest walk comparable effect as well as for cleaning, sterilizing and deodorizing a room or room interior.

Short description of Drawings:

1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of an air cleaning device according to the invention.

2 is a top view of the in 1 shown air purifier.

3 is a longitudinal section of the in 1 shown air purifier.

4 is a front view with a partial section showing a second embodiment of the air cleaning device according to the invention.

5 is a top view of the in 4 shown air purifier.

6 is a front view showing a third embodiment of the air cleaning device according to the invention.

7 is a top view of the in 6 shown air purifier.

8th is a longitudinal section of the in 6 shown air purifier.

9 Fig. 16 is a front view showing a fourth embodiment of the air cleaner according to the present invention.

10 is a top view of the in 9 shown air purifier.

11 is a longitudinal section of the in 9 shown air purifier.

12 (a) Fig. 10 is a partial side view of an air cleaner showing another example of a feed section.

12 (b) is a bottom view of the in 12 (a) shown air purifier.

13 (a) Fig. 3 is a partial side view of an air cleaner showing still another example of the feeder section.

13 (b) is a bottom view of the in 13 (a) shown air purifier.

14 (a) Fig. 3 is a partial side view of an air cleaner showing still another example of the feeder section.

14 (b) is a bottom view of the in 14 (a) shown air purifier.

15 (a) Fig. 10 is a partial side view of an air cleaner showing a next example of the feeding section.

15 (b) is a bottom view of the in 15 (a) shown air purifier.

16 Fig. 4 is an explanatory view of an air-cleaning apparatus employed in a reading lamp held by a movable arm fixed to one end of a wall or a desk.

17 is an explanatory illustration of an air cleaner, which is applied in a positionable reading lamp.

18 Fig. 4 is an explanatory view of an air cleaner used in a multi-socket lighting apparatus.

19 is an explanatory illustration of an air cleaner, which is applied in a built-in ceiling mount.

20 (a) is an explanatory illustration of an air cleaner, which is accommodated in a provided with a socket and a plug attachment.

20 (b) is an explanatory illustration of the attachment 20 (a) as it is inserted into an electrical outlet.

21 is an explanatory view of an air cleaner, which is mounted in a wall-mounted socket.

22 is an explanatory illustration of an air cleaner, which is mounted in a stand-up on a table frame.

Best way of working Invention:

The The present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings described in detail.

1 Fig. 10 is a front view showing a first embodiment of an air purifying apparatus A according to the present invention; 2 is a top view of the in 1 shown air purifier, and 3 is a longitudinal section of the air purifier 1 in which a section is cut.

In these figures, with reference numerals 1 a piston-shaped housing is characterized, which has a housing body 2 made of synthetic resin as well as a lid 3 made of synthetic resin, at the distal end of which a spherical surface with a large curvature is formed, which approaches a flat plane.

One end of the housing body 2 of the housing 1 is open and the other end of it is with a base (feed section) 4 attached to a socket (feeding section, not shown) for connection to a commercial power source.

The distal end surface of the lid 3 which is the distal end of the housing 1 corresponds, is with several, z. B. four cylindrical outputs 3a provided with the same diameter, which are arranged on a circle concentric with the distal end surface.

The lid 3 is configured to be detachable with a fitting or other similar means at the open end of the housing body 2 is attached and with cross pieces 3b is provided as safety means to prevent fingers etc. in the outputs 3a be plugged.

According to the basis of a common electric bulb has the base 4 in the middle of one end the one electrode 4a and on the circumference the other electrode 4b ,

The interior of the housing body 2 is by means of a partition 13 , which also serves as a fastener, in a front chamber 2f and a back chamber 2r divided, in the latter an AC-DC converter 11 and an auxiliary transformer 12 are included. The partition 13 is with a round cylindrical holding element 13a provided in the middle of the four exits 3a of the lid 3 is arranged and towards the front chamber 2f protrudes. The partition 13 if possible, consists of an insulating material. The one in the back chamber 2r recorded AC-DC converter 11 Converts AC from the base 4 in DC around and directs this into the auxiliary transformer 12 , The booster transformer is housed in the back chamber and boosts the DC input current.

In the front chamber 2f is a negative ion generator 21 included, an insulating support base 22 includes, with one on the cylindrical support member 13a the partition 13 attached cylindrical section and four needle-like, conductive first electrodes 23 is equipped, on a to the holding base 22 are arranged concentric circle, the distal end thereof respectively to the center of the four associated outputs 3a of the lid 3 is directed. Common are the four first electrodes 23 with the negative pole side of the additional transformer 12 connected.

At the distal end surface of the lid 3 is a light-emitting diode in the middle 29 provided that indicates if the negative ion generator 21 in operation or not.

The housing body 2 and the lid 3 are, if they are integrally formed by relative movement and fitting, configured so that each first electrode 23 through each on the housing body 2 and the lid 3 provided positioning, z. B. concave and convex means, in the center of the output 3a is arranged.

following is the operation of the air cleaning device A with the above Structure described.

By applying a negative high DC voltage to the first electrodes 23 from the auxiliary transformer 12 For example, dark corona discharge is induced between the distal end of each first electrode and the atmosphere before each first electrode to produce negative ions. The negative ions move from the side of each first electrode 23 through a corresponding output 3a and by the Coulomb force of the charged atmosphere before each first electrode 23 released.

Because the negative ions are on the side of the first electrodes 23 that is, from the outputs 3a When they are produced on the inside, they are diffused into a room in which the air-cleaning device A is arranged to purify the air in the room.

The light-emitting diode 29 switches during operation of the negative ion generator 21 a light to indicate the generation of negative ions.

However, when a switch or similar means is actuated to operate the negative ion generator 21 to stop, the LED turns off 29 the light off to indicate the non-generation of negative ions.

The Principle of air purification by negative ions is that negative ions to positive ions (micron-sized dust, dead Insects, mold, bacteria, pollen etc.), which are bound possibly harmful for the human body are, and that the positive ions are converted into negative ions which are heavier than air and fall to the ground and adsorbed on the soil that has become positive.

The into positive ions that have been converted to the ground have been removed are removed with a vacuum cleaner.

From the first electrode 23 are constantly released no less than one million negative ions per milliliter. In order to obtain an even stronger effect, it is desirable to know the number of the first electrode 23 increase, so that an even greater number of negative ions is released.

It It is known that negative ions have one with a relaxing forest walk have comparable effect, because they contribute to the relaxation of body and mind, prevent the oxidation of cells, stimulate the metabolism strengthen the lung functions as well as the respiratory organ system and increase the internal secretion, so that the hematogenous function is improved.

These Functions of negative ions were used with a test an AMI (Device for Measurement of the function of the meridians and their corresponding inner Organs), accordingly in one the atmosphere artificially generated negative ions of the blood stream of patients and stimulated her inner energy feeling is improved.

Because the case 1 according to the first embodiment described above piston-shaped and with the base 4 is provided, which can be mounted directly in a socket, it is possible to diffuse negative ions from above into a room, etc., to purify the air in the room, etc., when the housing in a lighting fixture or other similar Version is attached.

Because the piston-shaped housing 1 In addition, as compared to conventional deployable air purifiers placed on the floor, desk or similar level location, a new air purifier with various applications can be provided.

Furthermore, the provision of cross pieces 3b in the exits 3a prevent the first electrode 23 through the exits 3a can be touched with your finger. Thus, security can be ensured.

Because the case 1 Moreover, from the housing body 2 and the lid 3 which are detachably connected to each other may be the interior of the lid 2 be easily cleaned and washed when removed from the housing body 2 has been solved.

The air cleaner A has no first electrode in the first embodiment 23 opposite electrode to between the first electrode 23 and ambient air to induce electrical discharge. This will make the case interior 1 not polluted and less frequently cleaned and washed, which simplifies maintenance.

Because the housing interior 1 As described above, less susceptible to dirt, the lid can 3 and the housing body 2 attached to each other or integrally formed.

By providing the light emitting diode 29 , which can turn a light on and off, the user has the opportunity to determine whether the air purifier A releases negative ions or not.

4 is a front view with a partial section showing a second embodiment of the air cleaning device according to the invention, and 5 is a top view of the in 4 shown air purifier. In this embodiment, identical or parallel elements are made 1 to 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals and the explanation thereof is omitted in the following description.

While the air cleaner in the first embodiment is provided with a plurality of negative ion generators, the air cleaner in this embodiment is equipped with a single negative ion generator. A semicircular lid 3 has a recess in the middle 3e that serves as an exit. In the middle is a holding base 22 with a first electrode 23 provided by the bottom of the recess 3e passes and together with the support base 22 a negative ion generator 21 represents. The the recess 3e forming wall of the lid 3 is with four ribs 3f which are arranged at intervals of 90 degrees, thereby forming the first electrode 23 surrounded and thus act as a security agent. Further, in this embodiment, an AC-DC converter is integral with an auxiliary transformer 12A built-in.

As in the first embodiment, by applying a negative high DC voltage from the auxiliary transformer 12A to the first electrode 23 dark corona discharge induced to produce negative ions from the central recess 3e of the lid 3 be released.

There it in this embodiment there is only a single negative ion generator and there also the AC-DC converter built into the auxiliary transformer is, the air purifier can be compact.

6 Fig. 10 is a front view showing a third embodiment of the air cleaner according to the present invention; 7 is a top view of the in 6 shown air purifier and 8th is a longitudinal section of the in 6 shown air purifier. In this embodiment, identical or parallel elements are made 1 to 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals and the explanation thereof is omitted in the following description.

As shown in these figures, the lid is 3 the piston-shaped housing 1 in the middle with an open cylindrical section 3d provided, in turn, with a socket 31 equipped with a base electrically 4 is connected and where an electric bulb 32 attached and can be solved again.

Outside the cylindrical section 3d is a recess 3e formed, which serves as an exit. The distal end of one on a support base 22 held first electrode 23 stands out from the bottom of the recess. On the inner surface of the recess 3e are four ribs 3f designed to be the first electrode 23 surround and thus protect them.

Inside the through the base 22 separate housing body 2 is a mounting wall 14 formed on which an auxiliary transformer 12A is held with an integrally mounted AC-DC converter. The additional transformer 12A is electrically connected to the first electrode 23 connected.

The operation of the air cleaner A will be described below. Will a high DC voltage to the first electrode 23 created, so negative ions are generated and released. Thus, the same effect as in the first and second embodiments can be achieved.

Since the air cleaning device A is equipped with a lighting means, the effect of negative ions can be achieved without having to provide another lighting device, when the device is mounted in a socket for electric bulbs.

9 Fig. 10 is a front view showing a fourth embodiment of the air cleaner according to the present invention; 10 is a top view of the in 9 shown air purifier and 11 is a longitudinal section of the in 9 shown air purifier. In this embodiment, identical or parallel elements are made 1 to 8th are denoted by the same reference numerals and the explanation thereof is omitted in the following description.

In these figures is a lid 3 made of transparent or translucent resin and at the distal end portion with three recesses 3e provided, which are arranged on a circle and serve as outputs. When the lid on the housing body 2 has been fastened, the distal ends of the stand on a separating support base 22A trained three first electrodes 23 each from the bottom of the recesses 3e from. Inside every recess 3e There are four ribs 3f , which are arranged at intervals of 90 degrees, making them the first electrode 23 surround and act as a means of security.

Above the separating support base 22A is a reflector 33 envisaged that on a version 31 is attached to light from an electric lightbulb 32 to reflect effectively.

While the operation of the air cleaner A in this embodiment substantially corresponds to the foregoing embodiment, it is possible to make direct contact with the electric bulb 32 Exclude and a soft indirect illumination light through the lid 3 through, because the electric bulb 32 from the lid 3 is covered.

following becomes the feed section of the air cleaning device according to the invention described.

Although in the embodiments described so far the basis 4 a common electric light bulb is used as Zuführabschnitt, depending on a corresponding electrical outlet and a base 4A be used with a so-called Form D, as in 12 (a) and 12 (b) is shown with a pair of slender pins which protrude from the opposite positions of the circumference, or with a so-called shape S, as shown in FIG 13 (a) and 13 (b) is shown with a pair of thick, short pins which protrude from the opposite positions of the circumference.

Depending on a corresponding electrical socket can also be a connector with a pair of parallel blades as feeder section 4C be used, which protrude from its one end, as in 14 (a) and 14 (b) shown, or a plug with a pair of parallel pins 4D that stick out from its one end, as in 15 (a) and 15 (b) shown.

following Examples of the attachment of the air cleaning device according to the invention will be described.

16 shows an example in which the with a lighting device 32 equipped air purifier A in the version of a reading lamp 41A is attached, which is held on one end of a movable arm, the other end is attached to a wall or a desk. 17 shows an example in which the with a lighting device 32 equipped air purifier A in the version of an erectable reading light 41B is attached. In these examples, the reading lamps can be used as usual, and when an on / off switch is turned on, airflow containing negative ions or both negative ions and ozone is released in the lampshade from back to front, relaxing the body and mind, and the air is cleaned.

18 shows an example in which the air cleaning devices A on empty sockets of a multi-socket lighting device application 51 be attached. Will a remote control 52 used to turn on the on / off switch, so a negative ion and ozone-containing air flow is released from the lampshade down.

In this example, the air-cleaning apparatuses A have a signal receiving section that controls the remote control signal 52 receives, and a control section, based on the received signal, the lighting device 32 turns on and off, the air cleaning devices A on and off, controls the amount of negative ions and ozone generated and allows an intermittent or timer-based generation.

19 shows an example in which the air purifier A in one in the ceiling 61 built-in version 62 is attached. If an on / off switch is switched on, a lighting device lights up 32 and at the same time, an air stream containing negative ion and ozone, which is slightly heavier than air, flows from the ceiling 61 down and is diffused.

The air cleaning device A can in a with a version 72 and a plug 73 provided attachment 71 be included, as in 20 (a) shown, and use can be done by the plug 72 in one in a wall 74 trained electrical outlet 75 is introduced as in 20 (b) shown. By turning on a switch, a negative ionic and ozone-containing airflow is released upwards. This form of attachment, in which the plug is inserted into the electrical socket formed in the wall, allows for easy operation of the air cleaning device, even if no basic fitting is available.

21 shows an example in which the air cleaning device A in one on a wall 74 fixed version 81 is appropriate. When a switch is turned on, an air stream containing negative ion and ozone is released horizontally.

22 shows an example in which the air cleaner A in a rack 91 mounted on a table equipped with an electrical outlet and a power cord (both not shown). By switching on a switch 92 A negative ionic and ozone-containing airflow is released upwards.

Although the housing in all previous embodiments Made of a synthetic resin material, it can also be made from any be made of other material, provided that between the material and the conductive sections including the first electrode, the second electrode, the holder, the connecting elements etc. insulation is provided if the material is conductive.

Although the shape of the case in the plan view as a circular it may also have any other shape, eg. Legs oval shape or a polygonal shape including a triangular, one quadrangular, a pentagonal, a hexagonal etc. And although in the previous description as the outline of the housing a small electric light bulb was shown, the outline can also be a large electric light bulb or Match ball.

Of the Lid had circular Outputs. However, you can the exits also have any other shape. And they do not necessarily have to be exactly concentric with the first electrode, but may also overlap with the first electrode. Further can be dependent be selected from the attachment positions, whether the air purifier have a lighting device should or not.

is the air purifier with a lighting device equipped, so should the lighting device and the negative ion generator preferably linked together so that the lighting device during operation of the negative ion generator works and can not work when the generator is not running. Consequently, the lighting device can also serve as a display means, the indicates the operating status of the generator.

In all embodiments is the air purifier provided at its one end with a Zuführabschnitt. however can the feed section also by a similar built-up, to be fixed section, and beyond can negative ions are generated even without electricity supply, though the negative ion generator, the energy source, the auxiliary transformer etc. in the air purifier are installed.

The Number of electrodes used is in the first embodiment four, in the second and third embodiments one and in the fourth embodiment three. Thus, at least one first electrode is sufficient.

While in prevent the crosspieces from building up the outlet or recess such that the electrode can be touched with the finger Safety means also consist of several protrusions, which of the protrude the exit or the recess forming peripheral wall, or a combination of a concentric rib and holding ribs, the radially from the output or the recess forming peripheral wall stand up and hold the concentric rib.

Of the AC-DC converter and the auxiliary transformer were configured separately or integrally. Both configurations work.

In the first embodiment are the housing body and the housing cover solvable connected with each other. However, since it is not the first electrode opposite Electrode and thus, as described above, the risk of contamination inside the case is very low the two also be integrally formed.

As a lighting device, an electric bulb was shown. However, a halogen lamp, a fluorescent lamp, a surface lighting element or a very bright light-emitting diode can also be used as the lighting device. A halogen lamp provides reliable light projection removal. A fluorescent lamp reliably ensures high brightness without heat accumulation. The effect of a surface lighting element is that consumes only a small amount of energy, only a little dammed up and heat through the even surface without bumps a compact size is achieved. The effect of a very bright LED is that only a small amount of energy is consumed, only little heat is dammed, which ensures a long life, and a compact size is achieved.

Becomes the air purifier outside the usual Range attached, z. B. on the ceiling, so is the control section with several control functions, eg. B. a microcomputer, in casing arranged and it is used a remote control to the negative ion generator and the lighting device to link together or to operate them separately, further by increasing or decreasing the number of the electrodes to which a voltage is applied, the amount of to control generated negative ions and to make an intermittent or timer-based generation. Otherwise, a mounted on the wall mounted control unit to the same To allow operation and the same control.

Even if the air purifier within the usual Range is attached, the above-mentioned remote control or the wall mounted controller to the same To allow operation and the same control.

Industrial Applicability:

As described above, the housing of the air cleaning device according to the invention is piston-shaped and provided with a section or feed section to be fastened, the a receiving or supplying Section can be attached. Therefore, the attachment of the to be attached or feed section on a lighting fixture that has negative ions in a room or a similar one Place to be released from the top, thereby cleaning the Air in the room or similar Place possible is and set up a bactericidal and deodorizing effect can. In the case of the suspension bulb-shaped housing Is it possible, compared to the conventional ones deployable air purification devices, those on the floor, a desk or something similar flat place to be arranged, a new air purifier with different To provide applications.

Further The negative ion generator can be constructed from first electrodes be. In this case, the risk of contamination inside the housing very low and thus the inside of the housing must be cleaned less often and washed, which simplifies maintenance.

There the housing also in the housing body and the lid is split, which can be fastened together and from each other solvable are, it is after detachment the lid of the housing body easily possible, the Lid inside and the second electrode exposed to dust and soiled, to clean and to wash.

Claims (6)

An air cleaning device comprising: a housing ( 1 ) with a longitudinal axis; an AC-DC converter included in the housing for converting AC to DC; an additional transformer ( 12A ), which is received in the housing for increasing voltage from the AC-DC converter; and a negative ion generator ( 21 ) received in the housing and connected to the transducer; the housing ( 1 ) is a piston-shaped housing, at one end of which a feed section ( 4 ) is provided, which is attached to a feeding section, and at the other end an output ( 3e ) is provided; the negative ion generator comprises a needle-like electrode whose axis is parallel to the longitudinal axis and extends to the output ( 3e ) extends so that its distal end is directed to the outlet of the housing; and wherein, in operation, negative ions generated as a result of electrical discharge from supplying high voltage from the auxiliary transformer to the negative ion generator are released from the output. An air cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of needle-like electrodes and a corresponding number of outputs ( 3e ), namely one for each electrode. Air cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that the feed section ( 4 ) has a base which can be fixed in a socket and released from it again. Air cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that the feed section ( 4 ) One Base ( 4A . 4B ) comprising a pair of pins projecting in opposite directions from a peripheral surface. Air cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that the feed section ( 4 ) a plug with a pair of blades ( 4C ) or pens ( 4D ), which can be secured in an electrical socket and released from it again. Air purification device according to claim 1, characterized in that a lighting device ( 32 ) is provided at the other end of the end face of the piston-shaped housing.